Award

Framework for Large Format & Display Printing Services

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

09 Aug 2019 at 07:47

Award Notice
Tender

09 Apr 2019 at 07:27

Tender Notice
Tender

09 Apr 2019 at 07:24

Tender Notice
Tender

04 Apr 2019 at 13:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council is seeking to establish a framework for Large Format & Display Printing Services. The tender is in the award stage, with the framework estimated to have an annual spend of approximately £35,000. The contract period will commence from 1st August 2019 and will run until 31st July 2021. This opportunity covers the North East region of the United Kingdom and is classified under the "Printing and related services" industry category. The procurement method used for this tender is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 7th May 2019.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in printing services to expand their business. Companies capable of delivering high-quality printing solutions within tight deadlines while maintaining environmental responsibility will find this tender particularly suited for them. The framework will consist of up to three suppliers, allowing successful bidders to secure consistent work for their printing services over the contract duration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for Large Format & Display Printing Services

Notice Description

Durham County Council (the Council) has its own internal design and print department. The department's professional and highly qualified staff along with effective use of the latest technology enables the Council's Design and Print section to offer a high quality service providing the majority of design, promotional, print and mailing needs of the Council The large format and display printing capabilities of the Council's Design and Print are however limited and therefore the Council wishes to set up a framework panel of three suppliers who are cost effective with good levels of quality, are capable of delivering within short timescales, comply with current legislation and are recognised as an environmentally responsible organisations. Suppliers will be required to provide a comprehensive, effective, efficient and economic service for the supply of large format and display printing requirements within the scope of this Framework. Please see below the variety of items that can be required (please note this list is not exhaustive): * A-Boards * Banners with eyelets (vinyl) * Backlit Poster Printing * Banner Stands * Canvas Printing * Cardboard Cut-outs * Correx Printing * Contra Vision Printing * Display Stands * Desktop Banner Stands * Foamex Printing * Fabric Printing * Foam Board Printing * Flexible PVC Printing * Floor Graphics * Flags * Feather Flags * Giant Cheques * Kappa Board Printing * Large Format Posters * Linkable Banner Stands * Leaflet Holders * Leaflet Dispensers * Mesh PVC Banners * Outdoor Banner Stands * Replacement Banner Stand Graphics * Self-Adhesive Vinyl * Twist Banner Stands * Window Stickers (small) It is estimated the annual average spend on this Framework is approximately PS35,000 this figure is provided as an estimate only and we cannot guarantee future levels of expenditure. The Council will award places on the framework to a maximum of 3 suppliers. The 3 suppliers with the highest scores following the evaluation process will be awarded a position on this framework. The Council may place orders for specific items with all 3 suppliers who are awarded a place on the framework. The Council will identify an item when required. The order will be placed for each specific item with the supplier who has submitted the lowest fixed cost for that particular product. After 6 months the Framework will be subject to a price refresh, this price refresh will be evaluated 100% on price. The Council reserves the right to amend the % weightings for each product when a price refresh takes place. A price refresh will be carried out every six months for the full duration of the Framework. The Council will issue a Further Competition based 100% on price when there is a requirement for a project which requires a range of products and the Council has determined it would be more efficient to use one supplier. The use of a Further Competition is at the sole discretion of the Council. (In certain instances the Council may decide to use Additional information: PLEASE OTE DO NOT CONTACT THE BUYER DIRECTLY VIA EMAIL OR PHONE. THE DOCUMENTS CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM WWW.NEPO.ORG USING REFERENCE DN402460

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-90b20760-4b8a-46c5-9e8d-9881ddd1f294
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d398e8c-ef8e-4dff-abd9-eac4cd6aa12b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

DESIGN X-PRESS

INTERPRINT SWINDON

RADECAL SIGNS & GRAPHICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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